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Chinese Toponymist

Chinese Toponymist

CompanyLeidos
LocationSpringfield, VA, USA
Salary$57850 – $104575
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelMid Level

Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI and willingness to obtain a POLY level clearance is REQUIRED to be considered.
  • Requires HS and 2 – 4 years of prior relevant experience
  • Qualified candidates will possess an ILR Skill Level Two certification for reading (DLPT5 2/2) in the language and have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience
  • Qualified candidates should also have experience using ArcGIS or GeoMedia Pro; creating shapefiles, geo-databases; utilizing native maps, secondary source maps, and historic maps for extraction and comparison; mapping imagery for stereo and mono extraction at various resolutions; and, expertise in research and information gathering.

Responsibilities

  • Selected candidate will scan and geo-reference hardcopy maps, research, and order geospatial data sources and commercial imagery to use as reference sources
  • Georeferenced maps and imagery must be conflated with the GNDB
  • Selected candidate will interpret and apply national and international policies governing the treatment of and general guidelines emanating from the US Board on Geographic Names (US BGN), the Department of State (DoS), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and other related organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Specific experience processing geographic names following agency policies and procedures is highly desired
  • Ideal candidate must be a self-starter and capable of working independently with minimal supervision and guidance
  • Candidate must be able to multitask and deliver quality products within specified timelines
  • Candidate should work well as part of a team effort
  • BA degree and 2 – 4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.